A man suspected of running a dog fighting operation is on the run. Ingham County Animal Control says they found nearly twenty pit bulls in his Lansing home on Nov 9. The pit bulls have to be kept in separate cages at the Ingham County Animal Shelter. Animal control officers believe they were part of a dog fighting operation.
Dep. John Good, Animal Control Officer: "The individuals that we spoke with there indicated that not to put them together because they would be aggressive towards each other."
Now they're searching for the Lansing man who owned the dogs. Investigators say the man fought and possibly even bred the dogs. Neighbors say oftentimes they were chained to doghouses in the backyard.
Elvert Suttles, neighbor: "There are some big ones, some small, all different colors, there was a lot of them."
Deputy John Good: "You could pull a truck with the size of the chains these dogs were on."
And in all, 18 dogs were pulled from the home that afternoon, including a puppy that was already dead. Others showed signs of abuse and neglect.
Dep John Good: "Some were thin, you could see backbones."
Those dogs are being treated by a veterinarian, but the fate of the dogs remains to be seen. Ingham County Animal Control won't reveal too many details about the person they're looking for, but if you have any information that could help, contact them at 517-676-8376. Case Updates| According to court records, Corey Devon Henry was sentenced to 45 days in jail and two years' probation on September 5, 2007. He was also ordered to pay court fines, and pay restitution to the Humane Society in the amount of $9,642.10. Records do not indicate that he his prohibited from owning animals. | Source: Case # 07-540-FH
Update posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 3:50PM |
| According to court records, Corey Henry was convicted of felony animal cruelty related to dog-fighting on August 7, 2007. He is scheduled to be sentenced on September 5 at 8:30 a.m. | Source: Ingham County Circuit Court
Update posted on Aug 10, 2007 - 3:15PM |
Corey Devon Henry is set to go on trial for felony dog-fighting charges on August 7 at 8:30 a.m. in front of Judge Giddings.
The charges stem from November 9, 2006, when Ingham County Animal Control reportedly found nearly twenty pit bulls at Henry's home.
Animal control officers believe they were part of a dog fighting operation.
Deputy John Good: "You could pull a truck with the size of the chains these dogs were on."
Eighteen dogs were seized from the home, including a puppy that was already dead. Others showed signs of abuse and neglect.
According to court records, Anthonette Antes, whose case remains in District Court, has an outstanding warrant for her arrest. | Source: Ingham County Circuit Court # 07-540 FH
Update posted on Jul 11, 2007 - 3:42PM |
Corey Devon Henry of 1215 W. Maple in Lansing was bound over for trial on dog-fighting charges by Honorable Judge Patrick F. Cherry of 54 A District after a preliminary hearing determined there was sufficient evidence for a trial. Henry is charged with the breeding and selling of fighting dogs. In October 2006, Ingham
County Animal Control Officers seized 16 pit bulls from Henry's residence and discovered various items believed to be related to dog fighting. A trial date has yet to be scheduled. | Source: Ingham County Animal Control
Update posted on Jun 8, 2007 - 12:37PM |
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